Lisbon
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Lisbon
Discover VAT refund shopping in Lisbon. From Avenida da Liberdade to Chiado, explore Portuguese style. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
25 shopping districts • 1675+ tax-free shops
Avenida da Liberdade
Grand boulevard with luxury flagship stores
ExploreChiado
Historic elegance with Portuguese designers
ExploreBaixa
Downtown shopping district with traditional stores
ExploreBairro Alto
Bohemian quarter with vintage and alternative fashion
ExplorePríncipe Real
Trendy neighborhood with concept stores
ExploreAmoreiras
Large shopping center with fashion chains
ExploreEl Corte Inglés
Spanish department store with everything
ExploreColombo
Largest shopping center in Lisbon
ExploreFeatured Shops in Lisbon
11 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
El Corte Inglés
Department Store
El Corte Inglés Avenida
📍 Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar, 31
1069-413 Lisbon
🕒 10:00 - 22:00
13-floor department store near Eduardo VII Park
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Avenida da Liberdade
📍 Avenida da Liberdade, 190A
1250-147 Lisbon
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Prime location on Lisbon's luxury avenue
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Lisbon Chiado
📍 Largo do Chiado, 9
1200-108 Lisbon
🕒 10:30 - 18:45
Only Hermès in Portugal, historic Chiado district location
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel at Stivali Store
📍 Avenida da Liberdade, 38B
1250-001 Lisbon
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
50 sqm shop-in-shop opened January 2025. Bags, Shoes & Accessories. Only official Chanel presence in Portugal
Zara
Fashion & Accessories
Zara Rua Augusta
📍 Rua Augusta, 157-171
1100-050 Lisbon
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Main pedestrian shopping street in Baixa
H&M
Fashion & Accessories
H&M Rua do Carmo
📍 Rua do Carmo, 42
1200-094 Lisbon
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Connecting Rossio to Chiado
Why Shop in Lisbon with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
1675+ Tax-Free Stores
From luxury brands to local boutiques
Instant Refunds
No waiting weeks for your money back
Digital Process
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Pro-tips from your AI tax-free shopper
Before making a purchase
Request custom invoice
When making a purchase
Pay in local currency
After shopping
Upload the invoice & receipt
When leaving the EU
Scan barcode at point of departure (airport, port, train station)
VAT Refund Essentials for Portugal
What you can (and can't) VAT refund
- Eligible items: Handbags, leather goods, clothing, shoes, electronics, jewelry, watches, beauty and makeup, sports equipment, apparel, souvenirs
- Not eligible: hotel stays, restaurants, transportation, alcohol, tobacco, second-hand items, airport duty-free purchases
Portugal applies different VAT rates depending on the product category. Most physical goods like fashion, electronics, and beauty products are subject to the standard VAT rate of 23%. When shopping in Lisbon, you can claim back a significant portion of the VAT you pay on eligible purchases.
Minimum Spend: €61.50 (across multiple purchases)
Core Requirements
- Minimum Spend: €61.50 in total purchase value
- Eligibility: Non-EU permanent residents, under 6-month stay, purchasing goods for personal use
- Time limits: 3 months to validate the barcode at point of departure + 6 months to claim
For Shoppers
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